The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is pleased to host the 14th Annual Meeting of the United Nations Governing Bodies Secretariats (UNGBS), taking place on October 1 and 2, 2026, at WIPO Headquarters in Geneva.
The meeting will bring together representatives of United Nations governing body secretariats to exchange experiences, share updates and discuss current priorities affecting governing body processes across the UN system.
Dates
October 1 and 2, 2026
Venue
WIPO HQ, Room NB 0.107
Hosted by
World Intellectual Property Organization
The provisional agenda includes discussions on effectiveness and decision-making, artificial intelligence, the UN80 process and its implications for governing bodies, capacity building for diversity and inclusion, and future UNGBS meetings.
Conference information
Registration
Registration for this event is currently open.